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Studer Community Institute is celebrating a significant sign of progress in its effort to “Build Brains.”Kindergarten Readiness scores recently released by the Florida Department of Education show 50% of Escambia County children were ready for kindergarten in 2023, up 5% from 2022 (45%), and 8% since 2021 (42%). SCI's Building Brains program is all about giving every child the opportunity to be the best they can be. Moving the needle on kindergarten readiness is an important measure of success. Steve Nissim shares the details. 

Welcome to CivicCast, the companion podcast to CivicCon, where we dive deeper into the topics that can move our communities forward, such as mental health, homelessness, walkability and education.For our very first guest,  we have the philanthropist, businessman and founder of the Studer Community Institute and CivicCon: Quint Studer. Join us as he discusses the events that led to the creation of CivicCon.We are always happy to hear from our audience. If you have suggestions for future episodes or CivicCon events, please email me at elara@civicconversations.org.If you are interested in watching footage from any of our speakers over the last six years, you can visit www.civiccon.org.

Quint Studer is a lifelong student of leadership. He worked for multiple health systems throughout his career, the last stop being president of Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. In 2000, he founded Studer Group, a healthcare and education coaching company that received the 2010 Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award. The company was sold in 2015, and Mr. Studer left in 2016. He went on to found the Studer Community Institute, a not-for-profit whose mission is to improve the quality of life for all people.  In 2022, Quint founded Healthcare Plus Solutions Group (HPSG) with longtime colleague, Dan Collard, to bring enhanced solutions to the healthcare industry. The mission of the organization is to have a positive impact on those that receive care and those that provide care. HPSG specializes in helping healthcare organizations to diagnose and treat their most urgent pain points in order to achieve and sustain results.  He has authored many books, with several listed on bestseller lists. His newest book, The Calling: Why Healthcare Is So Special, is aimed at helping healthcare professionals keep their sense of passion and purpose high. He serves on various healthcare boards and is a frequent speaker, workshop facilitator, and mentor to individuals and organizations. The tools and techniques Mr. Studer has created over the years are now staples in healthcare systems throughout the world. Innovative SimSolutions.Your turnkey solution provider for medical simulation programs, sim centers & faculty design.

The path of many healthcare workers, such as physicians, is a long one, but filled with much celebration along the way. There are the celebrations of getting into medical school, passing the boards during medical school, graduating, landing a residency, and completing a residency. But the path to becoming a healthcare hero is also emotionally daunting, with exposure to extreme human suffering, long hours, frustrations with insurance, and physical demands contributing to emotional fatigue. So, what are some ways healthcare workers can keep their emotional bank full and help fill the emotional banks of those they work with?On this episode of I Don't Care host Kevin Stevenson, is joined by Quint Studer, Co-Founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group, Founder of Studer Community Institute, and author of The Calling: Why Healthcare is So Special, to talk about the uniqueness of the healthcare industry, how emotional health differs in healthcare workers compared to workers in other industries, and how burnout issues can be addressed.Healthcare is one industry where there are severe issues with emotional burnout. Surveys of more than 20,000 U.S. physicians showed almost a 50 percent burnout rate over a three-year period.Studer connected this to the origins of his book. “I think employees, leaders, any organization in healthcare, we start with a pretty full emotional bank account...but I think unfortunately, in healthcare, if we don't replenish it all the time, there's so many more withdrawals than deposits. So, the book was really meant about how do we replenish ourselves, and then if we replenish ourselves, how do we replenish others?”Stevenson and Studer also discuss...The inspiration for Studer's publicationEmployee engagement and how healthcare workplaces can tackle issues that contribute to burnoutThe importance of belonging in healthcareStuder stated, “I think in healthcare, we've got to narrow that scope of what we're asking managers to do right now because of the experience level. And maybe, someday, we can go back to a lot of stuff. But today, we call it ‘less equals always.' And we do something always, we get the consistency.”Quint Studer is an experienced founder who has worked in professional training and coaching. He is Co-Founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group, Founder of Studer Community Institute, and Owner of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Studer is also author of The Calling: Why Healthcare is So Special. Some of Studer's past positions include CEO of Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago and Senior Vice President of Business Development of Mercy Hospital in Wisconsin. Studer has a B.S. in Special Education and Teaching and an MS in Education, both from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

The path of many healthcare workers, such as physicians, is a long one, but filled with much celebration along the way. There are the celebrations of getting into medical school, passing the boards during medical school, graduating, landing a residency, and completing a residency. But the path to becoming a healthcare hero is also emotionally daunting, with exposure to extreme human suffering, long hours, frustrations with insurance, and physical demands contributing to emotional fatigue.So, what are some ways healthcare workers can keep their emotional bank full and help fill the emotional banks of those they work with?On this episode of I Don't Care host Kevin Stevenson, is joined by Quint Studer, Co-Founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group, Founder of Studer Community Institute, and author of The Calling: Why Healthcare is So Special, to talk about the uniqueness of the healthcare industry, how emotional health differs in healthcare workers compared to workers in other industries, and how burnout issues can be addressed.Healthcare is one industry where there are severe issues with emotional burnout. Surveys of more than 20,000 U.S. physicians showed almost a 50 percent burnout rate over a three-year period.Studer connected this to the origins of his book. “I think employees, leaders, any organization in healthcare, we start with a pretty full emotional bank account...but I think unfortunately, in healthcare, if we don't replenish it all the time, there's so many more withdrawals than deposits. So, the book was really meant about how do we replenish ourselves, and then if we replenish ourselves, how do we replenish others?”Stevenson and Studer also discuss...The inspiration for Studer's publicationEmployee engagement and how healthcare workplaces can tackle issues that contribute to burnoutThe importance of belonging in healthcareStuder stated, “I think in healthcare, we've got to narrow that scope of what we're asking managers to do right now because of the experience level. And maybe, someday, we can go back to a lot of stuff. But today, we call it ‘less equals always.' And we do something always, we get the consistency.”Quint Studer is an experienced founder who has worked in professional training and coaching. He is Co-Founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group, Founder of Studer Community Institute, and Owner of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Studer is also author of The Calling: Why Healthcare is So Special. Some of Studer's past positions include CEO of Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago and Senior Vice President of Business Development of Mercy Hospital in Wisconsin. Studer has a B.S. in Special Education and Teaching and an MS in Education, both from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

The path of many healthcare workers, such as physicians, is a long one, but filled with much celebration along the way. There are the celebrations of getting into medical school, passing the boards during medical school, graduating, landing a residency, and completing a residency. But the path to becoming a healthcare hero is also emotionally daunting, with exposure to extreme human suffering, long hours, frustrations with insurance, and physical demands contributing to emotional fatigue. So, what are some ways healthcare workers can keep their emotional bank full and help fill the emotional banks of those they work with?On this episode of I Don't Care host Kevin Stevenson, is joined by Quint Studer, Co-Founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group, Founder of Studer Community Institute, and author of The Calling: Why Healthcare is So Special, to talk about the uniqueness of the healthcare industry, how emotional health differs in healthcare workers compared to workers in other industries, and how burnout issues can be addressed.Healthcare is one industry where there are severe issues with emotional burnout. Surveys of more than 20,000 U.S. physicians showed almost a 50 percent burnout rate over a three-year period.Studer connected this to the origins of his book. “I think employees, leaders, any organization in healthcare, we start with a pretty full emotional bank account...but I think unfortunately, in healthcare, if we don't replenish it all the time, there's so many more withdrawals than deposits. So, the book was really meant about how do we replenish ourselves, and then if we replenish ourselves, how do we replenish others?”Stevenson and Studer also discuss...The inspiration for Studer's publicationEmployee engagement and how healthcare workplaces can tackle issues that contribute to burnoutThe importance of belonging in healthcareStuder stated, “I think in healthcare, we've got to narrow that scope of what we're asking managers to do right now because of the experience level. And maybe, someday, we can go back to a lot of stuff. But today, we call it ‘less equals always.' And we do something always, we get the consistency.”Quint Studer is an experienced founder who has worked in professional training and coaching. He is Co-Founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group, Founder of Studer Community Institute, and Owner of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Studer is also author of The Calling: Why Healthcare is So Special. Some of Studer's past positions include CEO of Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago and Senior Vice President of Business Development of Mercy Hospital in Wisconsin. Studer has a B.S. in Special Education and Teaching and an MS in Education, both from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

In the fall of 2015, the Studer Community Institute with the help of the University of West Florida built a map using U.S. Census Bureau data that showed Escambia County's pockets of poverty. Shannon Nickinson discusses the project.

On this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike is joined by returning guest Rachel Gillette, a fantastic leader and CEO of Studer Community Institute! Throughout this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss topics such as the change leaders are being faced with due to COVID-19, the younger generations having different values and goals, how to create comfortable conversations with your teams around mental health and general well-being, and many more helpful topics that leaders can take some tips from to improve their leadership today. Rachel gives us an insight into how Studer Community Institute is a non-profit focused on improving the quality of life for people which she has heavily contributed towards by building jobs and through leadership growth and development. Mike and Rachel discuss the change leaders are facing with a younger generation coming into the workforce. Rachel explains how we as leaders need to be looking at their needs and understand the growth they are striving for. Mike and Rachel also speak about the change in the workforce that was brought on by COVID-19. Rachel shares he experiences on how the workforce is re-assessing what's important to them and individually redefining what success means. Mike and Rachel talk about how leaders can improve their leadership today. Rachel expresses how one of the No.1 things she's seeing the workforce prioritizing is flexibility. Rachel states that work has had a shift down on the list of what's important to people and how leaders need to embrace that change in order to continue to be successful. Mike shares how it is incredibly important that leaders learn to manage expectations as opposed to managing the clock. Mike and Rachel share their best advice on how leaders can support other leaders as well as how to create comfortable conversations around mental health and well-being. Rachel provides us with information about the upcoming EntreCon event: Moving from Surviving to Thriving which will be held in Pensacola, Florida November 16th and 17th. Rachel suggests that you can connect with people from all different industries virtually or at the live event so make sure to check it out!

Is there a secret to success? Absolutely. And it's probably not what you may think. Bert Thornton spent 40 years shaping careers (including his own) as Waffle House grew from a few restaurants in the American south to become a pillar of communities around the country. As president and chief operations officer, he believed that the growth of the company relied upon the development of its people. Building leadership skills throughout an organization is both an obligation and an opportunity. Now, there's a gap between emerging leaders and those who can help guide them along the way. Mentoring can help bridge that gap…and, when done well, it can transform lives and organizations. In this episode of What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin and Simon Daw, Bert shares why mentoring can matter so much, the elements of an effective mentor/mentee relationship, and how to get started. He also covers how to foster creativity within systems…in a way that led to a product that Waffle House sells 11 million times a year. Bert is author of Find An Old Gorilla: Pathways Through the Jungle of Business and Life. The book is an essential guide for rising high achievers. He collaborated with Dr. Sherry Hartnett to write High-Impact Mentoring: A Practical Guide to Creating Value in Other People's Lives. Available here: https://highimpactmentoringbook.com/ Bert currently serves as vice chairman emeritus of Waffle House, the largest full-service, 24-hour, sit-down restaurant in the world. He has served on the boards of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association, the Georgia Tech Foundation, the Studer Community Institute, and the Museum School of Avondale Estates. He was a college football player at Georgia Tech and served in the US Army. “Ships don't drift into port. And good people don't drift into important positions. Both require guidance and support.” “See my friends, see my future. One of the most common questions I'm asked is this: is there one thing to do, a silver bullet for success? The answer is yes, surround yourself with successful people. The most important thing, though, the gold bullet for success, is to find a good mentor.” “My happiest friends aren't the ones who play the most golf. They're the ones who live a life of gratitude and reciprocation. Appreciating what they have and committed to helping others get to where they want to go.” “Two kinds of people in the world: a sink and a source. A sink absorbs energy and brings things down. A source radiates energy and brings people up.” What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw... Life and career rarely go to plan. Breakthroughs happen on the ragged edge when things aren't quite going as expected. What I Wish I Knew podcast hosts Mike Irwin and Simon Daw explore lessons learned by leading athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, leaders, and difference makers. They all have three things in common: none are perfect, all are humble, and they've learned a few things along the way. In What I Wish I Knew, they share their lessons with you. http://www.whatiwishiknewshow.com Please like, share, and subscribe to What I Wish I Knew wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

Are you ready to step into your purpose-driven power? Host Kristie Tobias is joined by Rachael Gillette, President of the Studer Community Institute, to redefine reality in a world obsessed with perceived perfection. Rachael shares how a journey of self-discovery across continents and career transitions allowed her to embrace an unfiltered and emboldened version of herself. As women continue to face pressure for their vulnerabilities, Kristie and Rachael deliver their insights on how those vulnerable aspects can become assets in accepting your true self. Get ready to reshape your reality with this exciting new episode of Fearlessly Made You!

This episode features Quint Studer, Founder of the Studer Community Institute. Here, he discusses his past experience in tackling healthcare workforce burnout, how it's relevant now more than ever, and more.

Kristie Tobias is our first fellow local female entrepreneur on the show!Kristie is a Change Management and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultant, national speaker, and author, with close to 20 years of consulting and leadership experienceKristie is a former Miss North Carolina International and lives in Pensacola Florida, where she serves on 5 non-profit boards.  She has served as an advisor for the Mayor of Pensacola and offers her services as a speaker and business advisor to Studer Community Institute and Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast.  As a national speaker, she developed her own brand and released her first book and podcast Fearlessly Made You in February 2021! Questions we cover together include:What does fear feel like to you? How do you respond to it?How have the struggles and challenges you've faced shaped who you are today?What has your experience been like healing from PTSD and reclaiming your sexual sovereignty?  What tools or modalities have been the most powerful in your healing journey?Do you feel perfectionism holds us back as women?What advice would you give to someone who is struggling to realize their purpose in life?>> Get a FREE 14-day trial inside our online community Sisters That Stray Collective right here: www.sistersthatstray.com/collectiveConnect with us on IG and let us know what resonated with you MOST from this episode! @SistersThatStrayConnect with Kristie here:www.fearlesslymadeyou.com - find her book, podcast and social media pagesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sistersthatstray)

On today's episode of Behind the Grind Show, we're sharing an interview from 2020 with Quint Studer - entrepreneur, author, speaker, and philanthropist. Quint's businesses and organizations include Studer Group, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, and the Studer Community Institute. We talk with Quint about the importance of employee and customer satisfaction (and how to implement them), why entrepreneurs should focus on one thing, his efforts to make an impact on the brain development of children around the world, and more. We hope you enjoy! Behind the Grind Show is brought to you by Mastered Craft Media. Our title sponsor is The Spring Entrepreneur Hub - Your small business journey begins at the Spring Entrepreneur Hub. The Spring is not only a place where aspiring entrepreneurs can get help and connections to start their dream business, but starting in April The Spring will open its brand new Co-working space on the first floor of the SCI Building in downtown Pensacola. To learn more, visit TheSpringPensacola.com/BTG. Fueled by Tacos Mexicanos - where they're serving real Mexican street food in East Hill and downtown Pensacola. Use code "behindthegrind" on your East Hill online order for free queso. Sponsored by Cycle Joint - an electric bicycle shop located in historic Downtown Pensacola selling light electric vehicles including electric bikes, electric skateboards, and One wheels. Cycle Joint wants to help make your journey as much fun as your destination. Sponsored by Waterboyz Surf and Skate Shop and fueled by Cafe Single Fin's Cold Brew Coffee. Sign up at www.waterboyz.com for the Pensacola Winter Classic Surf Contest (date TBA) at the Pensacola Beach Pier! There will be multiple divisions for everyone and cash prizes for the top 3 winners of the open division, as well as prizes from local businesses and brands like Nixon, Volcom, Xcel, and more! Be sure to follow Waterboyz on Instagram and Facebook for updates on the event! Sponsored by Shevlin Pierce at FBC Mortgage. Shopping for a mortgage or refinancing your home loan can seem like a big process. To have an easy, innovative, and fun home loan experience, you can trust Shevlin Pierce at FBC Mortgage. Beats by 6FYVE | Spotify | IG

Resilience -the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. We all have it in us, but is it enough to get us to where we want or need to go? We are joined by special guest Rachael Gillette, President of Studer Community Institute. Rachael like most of us has worked hard to learn how to grow during this pandemic. She is sharing 7 key skills that we all can use. Rachael says the first is competence - "If I feel like I have some level of skill in knowing how to handle a stressful situation, I'm going to feel better about it. I know that I've got this competence, the strengths, and then I can have confidence in those because I can lean on them in this difficult or stressful situation." Rachael emphasizes the importance of connecting with others. "When we're in a situation like the pandemic and we all went home, we talk about social isolation and social distancing, we lose that sense of connectedness. And as human beings, we need to be connected to other people." Listen to this episode to hear all the 7 C's Rachael shares. Learn more about Entrecon. If your looking to improve your customer service with your company we have partnered with Studer Community Institute and developed the CHAMPIONship Customer Service Course to help you achieve the best in customer service. Follow Rachael on LinkedIn and find out what great things she is doing with Studer Community Institute.

Rachael Gillete, President of the Studer Community Institute joins Todd Thompson, President of the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce on the Pensacola Expert Panel to discuss her role at SCI and how Studer Community Institute impacts the community through collaboration with different agencies around the city. For more information visit studeri.org

Quint and Andrew discusses the plans for Community Maritime Park, future of downtown and Studer Community Institute. Quint does and overview of the proposal of the Convention Center from 2015. He shares the importance of planning and having transparency in the planning. How did the City Council impact the planning process? “If you want to have a private investment, then you need to have some integrity.” For thriving processes, we need consistency in the city.

Join Christian and Regan with their guest Felicia Rabb as they talk about the Harry Potter universe and their fandom experiences. Felicia is the lead wedding planner and owner of Felicia By Design. Her love for Harry Potter began when the first book came out, and ever since then, that love only grew stronger. Today, she shares with us her story of finding a sense of belonging in the Potterhead community, along with her favorite character, book, and movie from the series. There is a lot to unpack, so stay tuned and enjoy the episode!  The Boy Who Lived and Inspired a Generation  Harry Potter has reached such a sizeable wide-net community that anyone in it can connect over something as small as a Harry Potter accessory. In this episode, Felicia, Christian, and Regan share what it was like growing up being part of such a significant phenomenon. Felicia shares that she's not even ashamed to run up to someone in a store and ask someone if they were a Potterhead after showing any indication of being one. Even a simple question such as “What is your house?” can make the conversation last for hours! While some people still make fun of Potterheads for it, that has never stopped the fandom from enjoying what they love. It is undeniably impressive how big the community is and how you can immediately connect with someone at a certain level.  In the end, Harry Potter is no longer just the boy who lived but the character who inspired generations to read again.    Harry Potter and The Future of its Property  People often wonder where such a beloved property like Harry Potter could go. In today's episode, Felicia and the hosts discuss their opinions on whether or not the Harry Potter universe should end while it is still good. With rumors of a new movie and tv series in the works, part of them does want to see more from the world, but another knows that “all good things must come to an end.” And, as with most things, these additions might not even be as magical as the first. But with a property as beloved as Harry Potter, businesses will always try to find opportunities to make it popular with the next generations to keep profit going. Hence, Potterheads are often conflicted with future iterations and projects based on the wizarding world. Then again, despite feeling conflicted, Felicia, Christian, and Regan pitch what they would love to see if the property does live on like the character.    About Felicia Rabb:  Felicia Rabb is the lead planner and owner of Felicia By Design. She was named Best Wedding Planner in VIP Pensacola's 2021 Best in Pensacola Reader Choice Awards. She has been doing events in the gulf coast area for over six years. Felicia first got her taste for events while working as a marketing coordinator for a local orthodontist. When she began planning the client events, the rest was history. She quickly fell in love with creating unique and detailed celebrations that brought people together.  ​  Throughout her extensive career as an event planner, she has worked for well-known organizations, such as the Studer Community Institute and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, gaining valuable knowledge and event experience along the way.    When she is not planning weddings and events, Felicia is most likely on the water. She loves paddle boarding and frequently visits different beaches with her mini–German Shepherd, Sniper. She absolutely loves to travel, and she is so excited that many brides are bringing her all over the community this year.    Outline of the Episode:  [03:11] What is it like to be a certified wedding planner  [04:08] Felicia's experience from growing up in Asheville to living in Panama City Beach  [07:20] How accents can be “weird”, and the many accents southerners can have  [11:27] Harry Potter: Felicia and the hosts' first experience with it  [15:59] How Harry Potter brought different people together  [17:27] The boy who lived and inspired a generation to read again  [19:56] What made Felicia a huge fan of the Harry Potter series  [22:20] Finding a sense of belonging in a fan community like Harry Potter  [24:06] How Harry Potter deals with adult themes, making it a good book for kids  [27:14] Who's your favorite Harry Potter movie characters?  [30:21] Dealing with main characters dying in the series  [31:11] How many times Felicia read the Harry Potter books  [33:52] The value of spending downtime in reading books  [35:26] Felicia and the hosts' favorite Harry Potter movie and why  [39:25] What's your least favorite book and movie?  [45:35] Felicia's take on where the Harry Potter universe will be going  [40:00] Where Felicia falls between Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts  [48:57] What to do with a beloved property like Harry Potter in the future    Resources  Felicia By Design Website: feliciabydesign.com        Instagram: instagram.com/feliciabydesign         Facebook Page: facebook.com/feliciabydesignweddingsandevents     Connect with The FANtastic People Podcast!  Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/4254286477937983  Facebook Page: facebook.com/FANtasticPeoplepod   Instagram: instagram.com/fantastic_peoplepod/   Twitter: twitter.com/FANtasticPeopl 

This episode's old fashioned is mixed with Maisano's 2020 "Encore" selection of Barrell Whiskey's Private Release collection. Special guest Rachael Gillette with the Studer Community Institute in Pensacola, FL joins this episode to discuss how investing in yourself is key to continued personal and professional development. In this episode, you'll learn what the Studer Community Institute does as well as some of the ways Jason, Olon and Rachael continue to learn and invest in themselves. Leave a comment our our Facebook post for this episode and let us know some ways you continue to invest in yourself.

What makes a good mentor? Bert Thornton, former President and COO of Waffle House, and Mort O'Sullivan, former Managing Member of the Gulf Region of Warren Averett, have the answers to this question on this week's episode of The Busy Leader's Podcast! The two dive into the importance of having a mentor and how meaningful it is to be one. They explain that asking for mentorship can be a simple as asking someone to join you for a cup of coffee. Mentoring is more than just business advice, it is coaching, training, and valuable life lessons. Bert and Mort share how the most powerful mentoring tool is merely asking an instructive question. With the extensive knowledge and experience that these two have, you will be sure to have some great takeaways from this episode!  Resources: Studer Community Institute Accelerate RoundtablesStuder Community Institute - The Spring VMS Mentoring About: Mort O'Sullivan - click here About: Albert S. (Bert) ThorntonAlbert S. (Bert) Thornton was born in New Orleans, LA in 1945 and grew up in Tampa, Florida.  He played football at T. R. Robinson High School, where he was President of the Student Body and attended the Georgia Institute of Technology on a full football scholarship. Bert was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at Georgia Tech and graduated in 1968.Bert served two years as an artillery officer in the United States Army and served one tour with the 5thBattalion, 2nd Artillery in South Vietnam.Upon separation from the service, he worked as a systems analyst and salesman in NCR's IT Division, and in 1971, Bert joined Waffle House as a manager trainee.  Four years later, he became a Vice President.  In 1994, he was elected to the Board of Directors. For over 40 years, Bert worked with both Company and Franchise Operations in Waffle House and in 2004 was named President and Chief Operations Officer of Waffle House, Inc. Today, he is the retired Vice Chairman Emeritus of Waffle House.Bert is also very active at Georgia Tech, serving from 1996-2000 as a member of the Alumni Association Board of Trustees. In 1999 he chaired Tech's highly successful $7.8 million dollar annual giving “Roll Call” initiative, and was named President of the Alumni Association in 2001 and 2002. He has been a member of the Georgia Tech Foundation Board of Trustees since 2001 where he has served on the Finance, Development and Stewardship Committees. In 2016 Bert received the Joseph Mayo Pettit Alumni Distinguished Service Award, the highest award conferred by the Georgia Tech Alumni Association.Bert is a member of the board of directors of The Studer Community Institute in Pensacola, Florida and is an Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of West Florida, College of Business- Center for Entrepreneurship.Bert also has an Advisory Board role with The Museum School of Avondale Estates, a charter public elementary-middle school in DeKalb County, Georgia. He is a former trustee of the school and was honorary chair for The Museum School's successful 5 million dollar expansion capital campaign.He is the recent author of the book Find an Old Gorilla, a handbook for the development of emerging leaders.Bert lives in Perdido Key, Florida with his wife, Kathy, who devotes her time to several “not for profit” organizations. Kathy and Bert have three daughters: Aspen, Chaice, and Mayson. All three girls are very successful graduates of Georgia Tech and members of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Overwhelmed by the stress of running a business on Etsy while raising a new baby, Emily Ley sat down to create a planner that would make her life easier. What started as a binder, paper and Sharpie evolved into Simplified, a multi-million dollar brand of planners and home organizational tools for busy women, which also includes product lines in Office Depot, Staples, Walmart and Target. Along with running her company, Emily is the author of four books, including Growing Boldly, her latest release that shares five key practices for building a life you love. Emily has been featured in Forbes, Family Circle, Better Homes and Gardens, Glamour and Good Housekeeping. She’s been honored with awards including Entrepreneur of the Year, Female Owned Business of the Year and Small Business of the Year from Studer Community Institute, and her products have won Best New Product at the National Stationery Show.  In This Episode: Emily shares her inspiring story of growing her business from a side hustle into a multi-million dollar brand. She also unpacks the five practices she’s used to build a life she loves and explains how leaning into different areas of your life at different times can help you maintain balance. Episode Highlights: Emily’s story of starting her side hustle on Etsy while working full time (1:44) Growing without burning out (15:00) BUILD the life you love (18:30) Finding balance as a busy entrepreneur (24:50) How to imagine your dream life (32:55) Practical advice for working moms (36:23) Sponsor: This podcast is sponsored in part by Piccolo Marketing, providing outsourced marketing professionals for business owners.  Piccolo Marketing is our go-to resource when it comes to comprehensive marketing strategies and execution. Learn more here.

In today's episode I talked with Emily Ley. Emily Ley is the founder of Simplified, a brand of planners and organizational tools for busy women. Emily has been featured in Forbes, Family Circle, Better Homes and Gardens, Glamour and Good Housekeeping. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best New Product at the National Stationery Show, Small Business of the Year, Female Owned Business of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year by Studer Community Institute. Emily and her team collaborated with AT-A-GLANCE to create gift and planning collections carried in Office Depot, Staples, and Target. Emily is the author of national bestselling books Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy, A Simplified Life: Tactical Tools for Intentional Living, and When Less Becomes More: Making Space for Slow, Simple, and Good. Now, as an author, entrepreneur, wife and mother to three, Emily lives in Pensacola, Florida, with her husband, Bryan, their son Brady, and twins, Tyler and Caroline. We talked about: ● The 5 key practices to building a life you love ● Emily Ley’s not-so-simplified journey from an Etsy side-hustle to multimillion-dollar company ● Dare to do the work: life doesn’t change by chance ● 3 lies that keep women from a life they love ● The process of self-discovery: how to reconnect with the you-est you ● Emily Ley’s secret to being successful (and happy) Resources: Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/becomebraveenough Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomebraveenough

On today's episode, Alan talks to high-powered entrepreneur, mom and author Emily Ley about the joys and challenges of being a female leader and entrepreneur, how burnout shaped her and how she would make The Rock cry. About Emily Emily Ley is the founder of Simplified® - a brand of planners and organizational tools for busy women. Emily has been featured in Forbes, Family Circle, Better Homes and Gardens, Glamour, and Good Housekeeping. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best New Product at the National Stationery Show as well as Small Business of the Year, Female Owned Business of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year by Studer Community Institute. Emily and her team collaborated with AT-A-GLANCE® to create gift and planning collections carried in Office Depot, Staples, and Target. Emily is the author of national bestselling books, Grace, Not perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy, A Simplified Life: Tactical Tools for Intentional Living, and When Less Becomes More: Making Space for Slow, Simple, and Good. Now as an author, entrepreneur, wife and mother to three, Emily lives in Pensacola, Florida with her husband, Bryan, and their son Brady, and twins Tyler and Caroline. Connect with Emily Books Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Take your next right step Help scholarship at-risk leaders Join the Right Side Up Community on Facebook

Emily Ley is the founder of Simplified®, a brand of planners and organizational tools for busy women. Emily has been featured in Forbes, Family Circle, Better Homes and Gardens, Glamour, and Good Housekeeping. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best New Product at the National Stationery Show, as well as Small Business of the Year, Female Owned Business of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year by Studer Community Institute. Emily and her team collaborated with AT-A-GLANCE® to create gift and planning collections carried in Office Depot, Staples, and Target. Emily is the author of national bestselling books Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy, A Simplified Life: Tactical Tools for Intentional Living, and When Less Becomes More: Making Space for Slow, Simple, and Good. Now, as an author, entrepreneur, wife and mother to three, Emily lives in Pensacola, Florida, with her husband, Bryan, and their son Brady and twins, Tyler and Caroline. We chatted about: The heart behind her new book Growing Boldly Debunking the idea of "hustle culture" (and how this book is NOT that) How sometimes women lose themselves in their daily responsibilities (practical ways we can make the most of our time) A phrase she uses called "Do What Matters; Forget the Rest" What's holding women back in 2021 from pursuing their calling

In this week’s episode, we talk with businessman and philanthropist, Quint Studer.Quint Studer is a lifelong businessman, entrepreneur, and student of leadership. He not onlyteaches it, he has done it—and still leads businesses today. In 2000 he founded the StuderGroup. The Studer Group focus is on improving education and healthcare. From a small start-up it grew to 250 employees and received the Malcolm Baldrige award in 2010. Studer Group was acquired by Huron Healthcare in 2015 and Quint left in March of 2016.During his time with Studer Group his travels led him to many communities. It was apparent to him some were much more vibrant than others. Quint went about learning why. With thisknowledge he started putting tools and techniques in to helping Pensacola, Florida whereStuder Group is located. In 2014, Quint founded a not for profit, Studer Community Institute. It focuses on Early Brain Growth, Leadership Skill Building, Civic Engagement andEntrepreneurship and it focused on improving the quality of life in his hometown.Studer is now sharing his learning with communities throughout the country. In addition, hepublished the book, Building a Vibrant Community. Quint has a great love for teaching hisinsights in books and has authored nine of them.His first title, BusinessWeek bestseller Hardwiring Excellence, is one of the most read leadership books ever written for healthcare. More than 1 million copies are in circulation. His latest book, The Busy Leader’s Handbook, was published by Wiley and reached number 5 on the Wall Street Journal’s best seller list this past October. This book is a desk reference and pocket guide for anyone in a leadership position. It's also a blueprint and training resource for creating effective leaders at every level.We also find out more about what our hosts have been up to during the past few weeks. Did you know that you can get free chips and guac from Chipotle on your birthday if you download the app? (Hint: Pensacola now has a few Chipotles in town!)Keep this conversation going with us @morethanayp on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.You can find your hosts:Justin Oswald: @JustinOswald_ (twitter & instagram)Ruthie Christie: @RuthieChristie (twitter)Meg Rich: @MeganinFL (instagram)

Get your notepads out and prepare for a WORD! Episode 19 of the Perfete Podcast features the incredible Emily Ley, Founder of Simplified and The Simplified Planner®. a brand of planners and organizational tools for busy women. On this episode, we discuss Emily's incredible start, the lessons she learned along her way and her advice for budding and established entrepreneurs. We also discuss in detail what it means to Grow BOLDY and chase a life that you truly want. This episode is well worth the listen. Get ready to learn! About our guest: Emily Ley is the founder of Simplified®, a brand of planners and organizational tools for busy women. Emily has been featured in Forbes, Family Circle, Better Homes and Gardens, Glamour, and Good Housekeeping. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best New Product at the National Stationery Show, as well as Small Business of the Year, Female Owned Business of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year by Studer Community Institute. Emily and her team collaborated with AT-A-GLANCE® to create gift and planning collections carried in Office Depot, Staples, and Target. Emily is the author of national bestselling books Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy, A Simplified Life: Tactical Tools for Intentional Living, and When Less Becomes More: Making Space for Slow, Simple, and Good. Now, as an author, entrepreneur, wife and mother to three, Emily lives in Pensacola, Florida, with her husband, Bryan, and their son Brady and twins, Tyler and Caroline.

In this episode, Mike talks with special guest Rachael Gillette, host of ENTRECON 2020. She shares how leaders need to be focused to create clarity on their team. The importance of communication not just speaking but listening.  Oftentimes we thought we'd have communicated something and somebody is saying something completely different. Whatever it is, we are operating differently, we have to think beyond the way that we're doing it. So now what we're talking about is saying, okay, we're in this situation we may not like it we may not have the tools to be able to deal with it effectively. We're going to give you them, we're going to come together in November and we are going to bring thought leaders around the world, experts on various different topics at ENTRECON 2020. Over the last four years, the community has transformed EntreCon® into a conference for not just entrepreneurs, but for business owners, leaders, and employees alike. EntreCon® provides attendees with a front-row seat to both local and national speakers, practical knowledge and tools, and first-class networking within our community. Be a part of the movement: Let's create great places to work together.   BIO: Rachael Gillette, Chief Leadership Development Officer Rachael is the director of training and development at Studer Community Institute. She is responsible for the creation of new and evolving curriculum, and the implementation of leadership programs, customized training, and conferences designed to improve employee skills and business results, building organizations with aligned values and engaged employees.   https://entreconpensacola.com/ http://studeri.org/

In this episode, Mike talks with special guest Rachael Gillette, host of ENTRECON 2020. She shares how leaders need to be focused to create clarity on their team. The importance of communication not just speaking but listening. Oftentimes we thought we'd have communicated something and somebody is saying something completely different. Whatever it is, we are operating differently, we have to think beyond the way that we're doing it. So now what we're talking about is saying, okay, we're in this situation we may not like it we may not have the tools to be able to deal with it effectively. We're going to give you them, we're going to come together in November and we are going to bring thought leaders around the world, experts on various different topics at ENTRECON 2020. Over the last four years, the community has transformed EntreCon® into a conference for not just entrepreneurs, but for business owners, leaders, and employees alike. EntreCon® provides attendees with a front-row seat to both local and national speakers, practical knowledge and tools, and first-class networking within our community. Be a part of the movement: Let's create great places to work together. BIO: Rachael Gillette, Chief Leadership Development Officer Rachael is the director of training and development at Studer Community Institute. She is responsible for the creation of new and evolving curriculum, and the implementation of leadership programs, customized training, and conferences designed to improve employee skills and business results, building organizations with aligned values and engaged employees. https://entreconpensacola.com/ http://studeri.org/

Quint Studer talks with Emily Ley on how she went from an intrapreneur to an entrepreneur and business owner.Emily shares specific tactics she used to move from selling a product (transactional) to building a community (relational) to grow the Simplified brand. As she discusses, a cornerstone of this transition was making some tough but necessary mind shifts. She talks candidly about mistakes, the hard lessons she learned, and some of the risky decisions she made along the way (including a business decision that cut 40% of her revenue overnight). Throughout her journey, Emily found that nurturing the culture of her business was key to being sustainable and working through the hard times. She shares some of her favorite best practices for connecting with an all virtual workforce and some of her favorite tech solutions for making it work.We also get a sneak peek into insights from her new book, Growing Boldly: Dare To Build A Life You Love, due out in Feb 2021.Referenced in this episode: Emily Ley's BooksSimplified by Emily LeyEntreCon - 2-day Business and Leadership ConferenceAbout Emily Ley:Emily Ley is the founder of Simplified® - a brand of planners and organizational tools for busy women. Emily has been featured in Forbes, Family Circle, Better Homes and Gardens, Glamour, and Good Housekeeping. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best New Product at the National Stationery Show as well as Small Business of the Year, Female Owned Business of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year by Studer Community Institute. Emily and her team collaborated with AT-A-GLANCE® to create gift and planning collections carried in Office Depot, Staples, and Target. Emily is the author of national bestselling books, Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy, A Simplified Life: Tactical Tools for Intentional Living, and When Less Becomes More: Making Space for Slow, Simple, and Good. Now as an author, entrepreneur, wife and mother to three, Emily lives in Pensacola, Florida with her husband, Bryan, and their son Brady, and twins Tyler and Caroline. Join The Busy Leader's community and subscribe to our podcast. Be sure to leave a review! Thank you for listening. 

“We've got to up our game, no matter what business we're in.”Quint Studer is a lifelong businessman, entrepreneur, student of leadership and a prominent presence in the business arena and community of Pensacola, Florida. He's the founder of the Studer Group (a healthcare consulting company, ultimately sold in 2015), the founder of the Studer Community Institute (a not-for-profit organization), an author of multiple books, a co-owner of a Minor League Baseball team, orator at George Washington University and Cornell, and the wearer of many more hats in addition to the few listed here. With so many irons in the fire, how does a figure like Quint, and his many ventures, respond to a global pandemic that has threatened the continuity of organizations everywhere?In this episode of The Wrap, Quint joins our hosts for part one of two conversations to describe his involvement, his organizations' missions and operations and the ways they have pivoted to find creative solutions that not only benefit the organizations and their respective employees, but how they've impacted the community of Pensacola.  Helpful resources from this episode's discussion:·       Brain Bags·       Airbnb at the Wahoo Stadium·       Golf at the Wahoo Stadium ·       EntreCon – business and leadership conference·       The Spring Entrepreneur Asset Map·       CivicCon – Cedric Alexandre ·       Downtime Assessment Audit·       Building a Vibrant Community

Quint Studer is the author of Building a Vibrant Community, which we discuss in this episode.  His most recent book, The Busy Leader’s Handbook, became a Wall Street Journal bestseller. He is the founder of Studer Community Institute, a nonprofit organization focused on improving the quality of life in his hometown of Pensacola, Florida. He is also the founder of Vibrant Community Partners, which coaches communities in building out a blueprint for achieving growth and excellence. Quint speaks and works with communities across the country, helping them execute on their strategic plans, create a better quality of life, and attract and retain talent and investment.Quint also talks about four areas he feels are critical to building communities that thrive, some of his takeaways from his community work, and why small and midsize communities have a great opportunity to lure talent away from the big cities.Check out:Vibrant Community BlueprintThe Busy Leader's HandbookPensacola Metro Dashboard (Studer Community Institute)--The Go Cultivate! podcast is a project of Verdunity. Find more about this and other episodes (and our blog) at verdunity.com/go-cultivate.You can also find us on social media. Facebook / Twitter / LinkedInAnd if you haven't yet, sign up for our weekly email digest. It's not lame! (Each week we collectively curate a list of the things we read that caught our attention. Then we hand-package your copy, spank a first-class stamp on that baby, and drop it right in your email inbox.) Sign up here!Join us (and your peers!) in the Community Cultivators Network.(This episode features music from No Money and Custodian of Records.)verdunity.com/podcast/episode-63

On today's episode of Behind the Grind Show, we chat with Quint Studer - entrepreneur, author, speaker, and philanthropist. Quint's businesses and organizations include Studer Group - a healthcare consulting company, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos - a Minor League Baseball team of the Southern League and the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, and the Studer Community Institute - a non-profit organization aiming to improve Pensacola'a quality of life, just to name a few. We talk with Quint about the importance of employee and customer satisfaction (and how to implement them), why entrepreneurs should focus on one thing, his efforts to make an impact on the brain development of children around the world, and a whole lot more. We hope you enjoy our interview with Quint Studer! Thank you for supporting us and tuning in every Monday. Please subscribe and rate our podcast - it helps new listeners (and entrepreneurs) find us. We really appreciate your support! Behind the Grind Show is located at Long Hollow Creatives - a boutique co-working & co-op studio space located at 700 N Guillemard St. Behind the Grind Show is fueled by Tacos Mexicanos where they're serving real Mexican street food in East Hill. Use code "behindthegrind" on your online order for free queso.

Passionate about leadership development, organization growth and making a difference, Rachael has been Chief Leadership Development Office for Studer Community Institute for the last five years. She is responsible for leading the program including creation of curriculum and the implementation of leadership training programs, workshops, customized business solutions, and EntreCon®-a two-day business and leadership conference. Rachael Gillette’s unique background combines over 20 years experience in leadership, coaching, training, and speaking. Former Executive Director of Pensacola Young Professionals, she holds the Bar of England and Wales and a Bachelors in Law and American Studies from Keele University, England. https://www.studeri.org/

Quint Studer is a businessman, a visionary, an entrepreneur, a mentor to many, and extremely dedicated to the Northwest Florida community. He has given his life to designing the building blocks for people and organizations that guide them to achieving and sustaining high performance. Quint and his wife, Rishy, moved to Pensacola in 1996 and have not been afraid to invest in its future. He headquartered Studer Group in our area and Quint has now moved into the role of community volunteer and head of the Studer Community Institute, a nonprofit, research-based entity started in 2014 with the goal of improving the quality of life in the community. SCI’s efforts focus on improving education and economic development through two tracks: Research and advocacy in early childhood education, and leadership training and employee development for small and medium-sized businesses. Quint and Rishy have also dedicated themselves to the growth of downtown Pensacola. They are the owners of Bodacious Olive, Bodacious Brew and SoGourmet on the historic corner of Palafox and Main St. The Studers have two exciting projects under construction – Southtowne, a 252-unit, $52 million apartment opening this fall and retail project and the mixed-use Urban Core Office Building, a $14.3 million structure set to open at the end of the year. Quint and Rishy are also the co-owners of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos alongside two-time Masters Champion and local hero Bubba Watson. With this partnership, Bubba and the Studers hope to create even more memorable experiences for Wahoos fans, cultivate a great place for Wahoos employees to work and, with Bubba’s leadership, gain a more national and international awareness for the Blue Wahoos and the City of Pensacola. Quint has also authored seven leadership-based books both inside and outside the healthcare industry. His books have landed on both the Wall Street Journal and Business Week’s bestsellers list. He writes a syndicated weekly employee development column that runs every Sunday in the Pensacola News Journal. Quint says he has a human responsibility to act and to do so with a sense of urgency and always connect his actions back to purpose. Email: info@quintstuder.com www.quintstuder.com Free webinar, Leading Change in Times of Uncertainty and Disruption: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-live-webinar-leading-change-in-times-of-uncertainty-disruption-registration-97158352247?ref=eios

Jason Hartman explores what's happening in America today when it comes to population growth (or the lack thereof). When you look at the demographics of babies being born today and what the housing market is going to need in 30 years, it's not a great thing for society. But that's why investment real estate can protect us. Then Jason talks with Quint Studer, author of Building A Vibrant Community: How Citizen-Powered Change Is Reshaping America and founder of Studer Community Institute, about how he was able to change Pensacola, FL and how other areas could be renovated using the exact same strategies that he employed. Key Takeaways: [2:43] 3 basic things that comprise population trends [7:56] Construction in the 2010s was virtually non-existent Quint Studer Interview: [14:23] The components of Pensacola's turnaround [17:58] In the midst of the Retail Apocalypse, what is actually working in retail? [21:40] Civic Conversations, bringing in experts to discuss their specialties, opened up opportunities they didn't realize would happen [24:28] There needs to be heavy investment into skill development Website: www.VibrantCommunityPartners.com www.StuderI.org www.PNJ.com/CivicCon

Jason Hartman explores what's happening in America today when it comes to population growth (or the lack thereof). When you look at the demographics of babies being born today and what the housing market is going to need in 30 years, it's not a great thing for society. But that's why investment real estate can protect us. Then Jason talks with Quint Studer, author of Building A Vibrant Community: How Citizen-Powered Change Is Reshaping America and founder of Studer Community Institute, about how he was able to change Pensacola, FL and how other areas could be renovated using the exact same strategies that he employed. Key Takeaways: [2:43] 3 basic things that comprise population trends [7:56] Construction in the 2010s was virtually non-existent Quint Studer Interview: [14:23] The components of Pensacola's turnaround [17:58] In the midst of the Retail Apocalypse, what is actually working in retail? [21:40] Civic Conversations, bringing in experts to discuss their specialties, opened up opportunities they didn't realize would happen [24:28] There needs to be heavy investment into skill development Website: www.VibrantCommunityPartners.com www.StuderI.org www.PNJ.com/CivicCon

By coincidence, on October 1, the very day Wiley released the new Strong Towns book, Wiley also published the new book by Quint Studer. It was coincidental for two reasons: Because Studer—in addition to being a businessman, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and leadership expert—is also a Strong Towns member, a past contributor to this site, and a passionate community leader working tirelessly to make his own city of Pensacola, Florida a more vibrant and economically resilient place. (Pensacola actually won this year’s Strongest Town Award). Because if the Strong Towns book is the WHY, Studer’s new book is the HOW. In today’s episode of the Strong Towns podcast, Strong Towns founder and president Chuck Marohn talks with Quint Studer about The Busy Leader’s Handbook: How to Lead People and Places That Thrive. Whether you are leading a movement or a business, a nonprofit or a government agency, a staff of employees or a team of volunteers—this book is an essential resource. Comprised of 41 short chapters, it’s also written in such a way that it can be read from start to finish, or referenced as-needed. In this episode, Marohn and Studer discuss the importance of leading with humility (“If you don’t deflate your ego, it gets deflated for you”), why good leaders and good communities are coachable, why Strong Towns need strong small businesses, and how to build teams that are not only satisfied but actively engaged in your organization’s mission. Don’t miss these other valuable insights from this interview: 14:15 - Why great organizations identify, share and are guided by their values 17:30 - Why local governments need to work extra hard to develop a positive workplace culture 26:00 - Why “transparency is trust” 34:15 - How to run meetings that you and your team don’t hate to attend 39:00 - The workplace challenges unique to local governments 43:10 - Why it’s time to move beyond the strategic plan 49:00 - How the Studer Community Institute is working to “raise the civic IQ” of cities and towns Quint Studer has been a mentor to us as we've built the Strong Towns movement. We know you'll find his experience and wisdom as indispensable as we do. Other Links: Quint Studer Homepage Other Books by Quint Studer Studer Community Institute  EntreCon CivicCon  

In this episode Scott Becker interviews Quint Studer. Quint is the Founder of the Studer Group, Founder of the Studer Community Institute, and author of the new book The Busy Leader’s Handbook. Here Scott and Quint do a deep dive on leadership and some of the concepts in his new book.

      Rachael Gillette Director of Professional Development, Studer Community Institute EntreCon is a business and leadership conference for entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders to come together, build on their purpose and skill set, build and lead stronger teams, and ready to build better workplaces. November 14 7:00 a.m. Doors Open Pensacola Little Theatre […] The post Pensacola Business Radio: Spotlight Episode ENTRECON 2018 with Guest: Rachael Gillette, Studer Community Institute. appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Quint Studer is the founder of Pensacola, Florida's Studer Community Institute, a nonprofit organization focused on improving the community's quality of life and moving Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties forward. He is a businessman, visionary, entrepreneur and Strong Towns member. His new book is Building A Vibrant Community: How Citizen-Powered Change Is Reshaping America. In this engaging conversation, Chuck Marohn and Quint Studer discuss: What does it mean to be a vibrant community? How do leaders help communities get unstuck from a negative trajectory? Should we stop wasting time trying to appeal to and listen to the naysayers in our towns? How do you balance the need to take small, incremental steps with community desires to execute big visions and address big problems? How can we learn from other communities' successes without trying to copy exactly what they've done in our town? Why is downtown the best place to begin your community's revitalization efforts? What is the role of local government in guiding the future of a successful town? How important are wealthy community benefactors today? How can revitalization efforts benefit all residents, especially those in poorer neighborhoods?

Rachel Gillette of Studer Community Institute discusses 2017 Entrecon.

Shannon Nickinson of Studer Community Institute gives an update on Early Learning Initiative.